State Parks - Natural Bridge State Park - Contact Ranger - Open Until Filled

Hourly Rate: $14.00

About the role

Natural Bridge State Park is accepting applications for Contact Ranger positions. Contact Rangers serve as the first point of contact for visitors at the Visitor Center, Trail Store, and Outpost cafe, where they also assist with food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Collecting entrance fees, registering campers, and providing information about the park and its facilities.
• Offering guidance and orientation regarding local activities and attractions.
• Processing gift shop merchandise.
• Keeping Visitor Center and Trail Store cleaned, stocked, and well-ordered.
• Developing park promotional displays, assisting with parking operations, and other duties as assigned.
• Works varying shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the highest standard of customer service to the general public and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner.
• Must be able to count money, perform daily register transactions, reconcile registers, and complete cash management paperwork.
• Ability to memorize and recall factual information.
• Candidates must excel in cash management.
• Background Check: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
• Employment Eligibility: Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
• Driver’s License Requirement: A valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a park environment or related field.
• Ability to meet and work well with others.

Schedule

Wage/seasonal positions are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30 and are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits

DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to the following employee discounts at Virginia State Parks:

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
• Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
• Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.